Editing Ralph Tsing (section)

=== Loss of training facilities ===

Tsing has spoken publicly about the difficulties faced by competitive paintball players in French Polynesia.

According to a Tahiti Nui Télévision report published on 30 August 2024, organised paintball in Tahiti previously involved approximately 100 registered players, with the local federation holding four or five championships annually. [11]

In 2012, access to paintball fields in Mahina, Papara, Punaauia and Mataiea was withdrawn.

The loss of these facilities substantially reduced opportunities for organised competitive paintball.

Tsing described the closure of the fields as a major setback for the sport.

Players subsequently used a smaller training area in Punaruu, but access to that site was also lost in 2022.

The resulting shortage of suitable facilities made it difficult for Tahitian players to train regularly.

Tsing continued to participate in international tournaments despite these limitations.